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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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